Currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager who will be responsible for managing medium to large complex security projects involving physical and electronic security measures, risk management, homeland security and or infrastructure protection program. This individual can work out of either Washington, DC or Philadelphia, PA. Individual in this role uses advance knowledge of security countermeasures, project management processes and controls to accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities with some indirect supervision form the Sr. Program Manager. The role requires regular analytical and metrics-based reporting to department's Sr. Management.
Essential Functions
Coordinate multiple departments, vendors and assets to ensure timely and cost-effective execution of major scope milestones
Establish collaborative partnership among stakeholders to enable scoping, financial and resource decisions
Identify, document and elevate cross-organizational and vendor-driven dependencies, and work with managers and peers across the organization to develop and implement appropriate dependency management processes
Establish appropriate project governance structures and processes by engaging executive sponsor and key stakeholders to develop appropriate thresholds and cadence for governance discussions
Mentor and coach junior level Project Management staff and matrixed team members, and provides guidance on adherence to the Project Management practices
Work with senior leaders to contribute relevant data to support annual planning activities
Provide financial project performance and forecasting reports to senior executives and government regulators
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and work across organization to establish and monito mitigation plans
Identify, document and spear-head evaluation of changes based on cost, schedule, risk and scope impacts as well as cross-functional dependencies. Ensure appropriate packaging of relevant information to support appropriate project change and governance decision processes
Develop and maintain required project management artifacts in accordance with Client Project Management standards and applicable regulations
Identify efficiencies and present recommended improvement opportunities at various levels of management
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to prioritize and work in a fast paced environment with multi-tasking skills
Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook
Experience in risk management, homeland security and or infrastructure protection program
Project Management Professional (PMP) certified
Direct or matrixed people management experience
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred Qualifications
5 - 10yrs experience in Program/Project Management
Strong understanding of Physical and Electronic Security Measures
Understanding of Railroad Operations
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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